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Finding Research Instruments: Home

Workshop

Workshop information

Time Allotment: Approx. 30min.

Description:

This workshop provides insights for students - with a focus on nursing students - on finding and evaluating research instruments (surveys, questionnaires, or scales, for example) . We will discuss major databases for information only found in the library and strategies for searching the web. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Familiarize students with the most common library databases used to search for research instruments.
  • Demonstrate effective strategy for searching online for research instruments. 
  • Identify types of instruments and how type determines the publishing platform. 

ACRL Framework Concept:

  • Authority Is Constructed and Contextual
  • Information Has Value
  • Searching as Strategic Exploration

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